Dragonair
Base Set · 018/102 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
Base SetNumber
018/102
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Mar 23, 2026
About Dragonair
Dragonair is a Rare card that stands out in the Base Set set, numbered 018/102 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. This card sits in the budget-friendly range, making it accessible for most collectors looking to add it to their binder.
Dragonair Price Analysis
The current market price for Dragonair from Base Set is $13.39 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $11.81 to a high of $19.97. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $242.50 — approximately 18.1x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $59.99.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 1 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $7.95 | $7.95 | $7.95 | 15 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $13.75 | $13.75 | $13.75 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $11.99 | $11.99 | $11.99 | 24 |
| ebay | BGS 7 5 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $199.99 | $199.99 | $199.99 | 14 |
| ebay | CGC 4 | $6.63 | $6.63 | $6.63 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $21.79 | $21.79 | $21.79 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $49.45 | $49.45 | $49.45 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $242.50 | $242.50 | $242.50 | 30 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 20 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $22.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 | 26 |
| ebay | PSA 6 5 | $16.99 | $16.99 | $16.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $21.88 | $21.88 | $21.88 | 24 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 | 22 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $59.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | 27 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.78 | $0.75 | $2.99 | 368 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $3.20 | $2.00 | $3.45 | 450 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $7.95 | $6.19 | $9.44 | 1,069 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $5.59 | $3.50 | $14.51 | 921 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $13.39 | $11.81 | $19.97 | 627 |
Is Dragonair a Good Investment?
Dragonair carries the Rare designation, placing it in the category of cards that collectors actively seek for set completion and moderate investment. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. Lower trading volume means fewer copies change hands, which can make timing important when buying or selling. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
